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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 240.66, 359.97 and 207.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 240.66, 359.97 and 207.68 is: 310.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    240.66 : 359.97 = 207.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    240.66/359.97 = 207.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    240.66x = 359.97 × 207.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    240.66x = 74,756.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 74,756.77/240.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 310.63

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